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Vital statistics report released

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Flu and pneumonia replaced homicide in the top 10 of causes of death in Alaska in 2016.

The Vital Statistics Report released by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services also showed 11,213 births last year in Alaska. There were 4,520 deaths. Those deaths included 91 fetal deaths, and 61 infant deaths.

The report also found 5.9% of births were considered low birth weight and found 78% of pregnant women received proper prenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy. The report also showed a decline in the number of births to teen mothers. There were 582 births to teen moms in 2016, compared to 662 in 2015.

The report also showed 5,272 marriages and 2,942 marital separations in Alaska last year.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) Low high school graduation rates and low rates of college entry are among the concerns for the future listed by President Jim Johnsen in his annual 'State of the system' address.